User:Galaxieranchrr/International Brotherhood of Live Steamers

International Brother of Live Steamers
Formation1932
TypeLive Steam Model Railroading
Membership
20,000+
Secretary
Kenneth Shattock
Staff
4
Websitehttp://www.ibls.org

The International Brotherhood of Live Steamers (IBLS) is a non-profit organization which promotes the hobby of live steam model railroading. It was founded in the United States in 1932 by Charles A. Purinton at the urging of "Curly" Lawrence. The organization is directed by regional secretaries for North America, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and South Africa.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ Shattock, Kenneth (February 20, 2009). "IBLS Regional Secretaries". IBLS. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
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